Skipper-butterfly
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Amblyscirtes nereus
Slaty Roadside-Skipper, Slaty Roadside Skipper
Amblyscirtes nereus, known as the slaty roadside skipper, is a grass skipper butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. The species was originally described by W.H. Edwards in 1876 as Hesperia nereus. It is one of approximately 25 species in the genus Amblyscirtes, a group of small to medium-sized skippers found primarily in North America.
Euphyes dukesi
Dukes' skipper
Euphyes dukesi, known as Dukes' skipper, is a small wetland-associated skipper butterfly endemic to eastern North America. The species exhibits a fragmented distribution across three geographically isolated populations: the Atlantic coastal plain, the lower Mississippi Valley, and the Great Lakes region. It is strictly associated with shaded wetland habitats where sedges serve as larval host plants. The species was first described in 1923 from Alabama and named for collector W. C. Dukes. Two subspecies are recognized: the nominate form and the Florida-endemic E. d. calhouni, which occupies swamp habitats with distinct morphological differences.
Hesperia meskei
Meske's Skipper
Meske's Skipper is a North American grass skipper butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. It was first described by William Henry Edwards in 1877. The species is recognized by taxonomic authorities including GBIF, Catalogue of Life, and NCBI. Three subspecies have been described: H. m. meskei, H. m. pinocayo, and H. m. straton. The species has been documented in citizen science platforms with over 300 observations.
Lerodea eufala
Eufala Skipper, Rice Leaffolder
Lerodea eufala, commonly known as the Eufala Skipper or Rice Leaffolder, is a small grass-feeding skipper butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. It is widely distributed across the Americas, from the southeastern United States through Mexico and Central America to Patagonia, with seasonal northward range expansion during summer months. The species is notable for its association with agricultural and weedy grasses, including cultivated sorghum and sugarcane, and maintains multiple generations per year in warm climates.
Quasimellana eulogius
common mellana
Quasimellana eulogius, commonly known as the common mellana, is a grass skipper butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. It has a broad distribution spanning Central America, North America, and South America. The species has been documented in at least 1,451 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is relatively well-encountered in its range.